Teaching Support Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

PERSON SPECIFICATION

CRITERIA

QUALITIES

Qualifications and training

• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English andmaths
• First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
• Level 3 preferred

Experience

• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
• Experience working with children / young people
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities
• Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)

Skills and knowledge

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Goodorganisationalskills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
• Skills andexpertisein understanding the needs of all pupils
• Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
• Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Active listening skills
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context

Personal qualities

• Enjoyment of working with children
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils,and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Commitment tomaintainingconfidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguardingpupil’s wellbeingand equality
• Resilient, positive, forwardlookingand enthusiastic about making a difference
• Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people

What the school offers its staff

• A warm, welcoming and inclusive school in the heart of Fulham
• A friendly, supportive and hardworking staff team
• A strong behaviour culture, with children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team who value the important contribution of Teaching Assistants
• Opportunities for professional development, training and progression within the school
• The opportunity to develop experience across different year groups and areas of the curriculum
• Opportunities to develop skills in supporting pupils with additional needs and delivering targeted interventions
• A creative and engaging school environment where staff are encouraged to contribute their ideas and strengths
• A school committed to staff wellbeing and creating a positive working environment
• Supportive governors and an active and friendly PTFA
• A diverse school community where our values of Courage, Compassion and Wisdom are at the heart of school life
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the children and families in our community

Most importantly, you will join a school where support staff are recognised as an integral part of the team and where we are committed to helping our staff develop and flourish.

Commitment to safeguarding

St. John’s Walham Green CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.